I do not remember what it is like to shop independently. To casually stroll through clothing racks without a baby pulling a sweater or two from the wall, as he expresses a wide-eyed "uh oh!" while the plastic hangers clatter to the ground. Seemingly, clothing stores are the most child-inaccessible places, as all the racks and tables are thisclose to one another, making stroller maneuvers next to impossible without taking out a stack of jeans or pile of camisoles. Undoubtedly, this is a strategic measure to ensure that their stores are toddler free, though I would suggest just widening the aisles a tad so the sales associate doesn't have to scramble after me cleaning up the mess of clothes I leave in our wake as I apologetically make my way to the exit.
These days, shopping isn't so much a pleasurable event as it is a race against the clock to see if I can make it in and out of stores without visiting a little town us parents know as Meltdownville. It's right next to Imgonnathrowatantrum City, in case you wondered. To avoid both, I am usually forced to provide edible entertainment via a lollipop or ridiculously overpriced Auntie Ann's pretzel sticks. Both require extensive wipedowns post consumption and vigorous teeth-brushing when we get home. I am not proud of this routine, but I also need to be able to buy a new bra every once in five years in peace. (You think I kid. And a nursing one doesn't count.) Plus, I consider it a service to fellow patrons, as a lollipop guarantees his mouth is preoccupied and nary a whine can escape when there's a root beer dum dum to enjoy.
So we went to the mall today, and in addition to the bi-decade undergarment I acquired, I also am a complete SUCKER for baby jammies. I dare you to argue that there's anything cuter than a freshly bathed munchkin in fleece footy pajamas. They happened to be on sale for $3.99 a pair at The Children's Place, so I snatched up a couple of keepers and couldn't wait until bedtime to zip him into a pair. As you can see.
These days, shopping isn't so much a pleasurable event as it is a race against the clock to see if I can make it in and out of stores without visiting a little town us parents know as Meltdownville. It's right next to Imgonnathrowatantrum City, in case you wondered. To avoid both, I am usually forced to provide edible entertainment via a lollipop or ridiculously overpriced Auntie Ann's pretzel sticks. Both require extensive wipedowns post consumption and vigorous teeth-brushing when we get home. I am not proud of this routine, but I also need to be able to buy a new bra every once in five years in peace. (You think I kid. And a nursing one doesn't count.) Plus, I consider it a service to fellow patrons, as a lollipop guarantees his mouth is preoccupied and nary a whine can escape when there's a root beer dum dum to enjoy.
So we went to the mall today, and in addition to the bi-decade undergarment I acquired, I also am a complete SUCKER for baby jammies. I dare you to argue that there's anything cuter than a freshly bathed munchkin in fleece footy pajamas. They happened to be on sale for $3.99 a pair at The Children's Place, so I snatched up a couple of keepers and couldn't wait until bedtime to zip him into a pair. As you can see.
So, goodnight BFFs. I'm off to snuggle with the cutest, polkadotiest little bear you ever did see.
We LOVE Children's Place footed jammies and that's pretty much what Austin wears to bed every night. I may need to make a mall trip to check out those sale racks!! Love the polka dots!
ReplyDeleteLove love the polka dot jammies and I love childrens place jammies so I think I need to go get Brody some, he is outgrowing al of his!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love, love Children's Place and Gap pj's. Our favorites for sure!
ReplyDeleteYou need to head over to a Kohl's, like 60% of the store was just marked down to clearance (70-90% off). I bought some things for Sam for a DOLLAR.
ReplyDeleteThey have lots of Carters fleece footie jammies too...
I gotta get to The Children's Place stat!!! Your bedding is so fun and pretty by way:).
ReplyDeleteAhhh I love polka dots on babies, well I guess little boys- I can't believe how big he is getting!
ReplyDeleteahhhh shopping independently- i dont even know what that is anymore! All i know is racing through Target as fast as I can before Avery starts trying to get out of the shopping cart! this post made me laugh so hard!
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny. I just bought my first post-nursing bra a few weeks ago. I was in DESPERATE need.
ReplyDeleteOh how i love to snuggle my boy in jammies. Nothing better!
I could squeeze your polk-a-dotted Becks by the way:)
Wow, that is nice. I like the design of that little piece. Love polka dots. I love going to Feather Baby to shop baby clothes for my two nieces. Babies are all adorable so I don't mind spending. :)
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